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PawCast
by World Campus Advising and Learner Success
Why do we have a Lion Shrine? What is THON? Join us for 20-30 minutes each month as we dig deeper into Penn State — our history, traditions, and culture. Every episode, we interview a special guest, share important updates and news for World Campus students, and offer tips for academic success. You can also test your Penn State knowledge by playing “Guess the Penn State Sound.”
Episodes
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PawCast Episode 19: Behind the Scenes with Penn State's MOOCs
What if, instead of 25 students in your class, there were 160,000? Massive open online courses (MOOCs) are making this a reality -- many universities now provide these free courses to anyone with an internet connection. Penn State launched its first MOOCs in fall 2013. On this episode of PawCast,...
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PawCast Episode 18: From Guzzler to Green: Penn State's Eco Car Team
At Penn State, a group of students and researchers are replacing the engine of a Chevrolet Malibu with a more energy efficient engine that they designed and created. Known as the Penn State ECO CAR 2 team, this group of students is competing in a national competition to reduce gas usage and...
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PawCast Episode 17: Penn State on the Moon
The Lunar Lion team -- a group of Penn State students, faculty, and staff -- are building a spacecraft to fly to the moon as part of the Google Lunar X Prize competition. If they are the first team in the competition to complete this, Penn State would receive $20 million, which would be used to...
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PawCast Episode 16: Don't Cram! How You Can Study the Right Way
Studying is not always easy, but it's important to your success as a World Campus student. From the first day of classes, you can start preparing for exams in an organized way that will be manageable with your other life responsibilities. In this episode, we chat with Dr. Angelique Bacon-Woodard…
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PawCast Episode 15: Be Safe When Connecting Online
Identity security, making connections in online classes, social media, and being safe with personal information online are all topics of episode 15, which features an interview with Chris Ritzko, from Penn State's Security Operations and Services office. We also feature a tip for success related…
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PawCast Episode 14: From Black and White to Color: Education's Impact on One Army Veteran and Professor
World Campus professor and Army veteran Dr. Mark Corson says his worldview changed "from black and white to color" as a result of his graduate education in geography. With more than thirty years of military service -- starting as a tank officer during the Cold War and later leading peacekeeping...
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PawCast Episode 13: March On, State
In this episode of PawCast we take a look at the Penn State Marching Blue Band--one of the University's most beloved and respected organizations. Dr. Richard Bundy, director of the Penn State Marching Blue Band, joins us in the studio to discuss the history and traditions of the Blue Band,...
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PawCast Episode 12: Tackling Test Anxiety
In this episode of PawCast we are joined by Dr. Ben Locke, associate director of Clinical Services at Penn State's Counseling and Psychological Services, to discuss the topic of test anxiety. Take a listen to learn more about this issue that many students face. Dr. Locke shares valuable…
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PawCast Episode 11: The University Libraries: Tips, Tools, and Tricks
In this episode of PawCast we discuss the resources and services available to World Campus students through the University Libraries. Debora Cheney, head of library services to World Campus, joins us in the studio and shares how you can connect with Penn State librarians, key tips when working on...
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PawCast Episode 10: THON and the Fight against Pediatric Cancer
World Campus student Christina Furister was diagnosed with cancer at 14, and survived in part from the Four Diamonds Fund and funds raised by Penn State IFC/Panhellenic Dance Marathon, more fondly known to Penn Staters as "THON." Christina shares her story on this episode of PawCast, from her...
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PawCast Episode 9: The Tailgate Experience: All-University Day
World Campus students at All-University Day share their experiences for this episode of PawCast and talk about what it's like to be on campus for the first time, the most exciting things to see on campus, and how it feels to meet faculty, staff, and students in...
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PawCast Episode 8: Leading the Lady Lions
In this episode of PawCast Coquese Washington stops by the studio to discuss her role as the head coach of the Penn State Lady Lions. The former Big Ten Coach of the Year has a lot to share. From goals for the upcoming season to her proudest moments with the team to keeping them motivated on and...
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PawCast Episode 7: Penn State's Sweet Past
In this episode of PawCast we chat with Lee Stout, Berkey Creamery expert and former Penn State archivist, who shares his knowledge on all things related to the Penn State Creamery. He shares exciting facts and tidbits about the nation's most successful collegiate creamery including the process…
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PawCast Episode 6: Sports Nutrition for Penn State Athletes
In this episode of PawCast we sit down with Dr. Kris Clark, director of Sports Nutrition at Penn State, who works with over 900 student athletes year-round providing them with educational classes and nutrition counseling. Don't miss out as Dr. Clark discusses her responsibilities as the...
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PawCast Episode 5: Diversity at Penn State
In this episode of PawCast we are joined by Dr. Terrell Jones, vice provost for Educational Equity at Penn State, who discusses how the Office for Educational Equity works to create an inclusive learning environment for underserved and underrepresented students at the University. Listen as Dr....
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PawCast Episode 4: Art and Life
In this episode of PawCast we chat with Chris Staley, Penn State laureate for 2012-2013 and distinguished professor in the College of Arts and Architecture, who discusses the reciprocal relationship between art and life and his plans for the coming year as the laureate. Staley also shares a few...
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PawCast Episode 3: Life as the Nittany Lion (Part 2 of 2)
In the third episode of PawCast, Penn State alum, Chuck Kimble continues to discuss his experiences from his time as the University's beloved mascot. Chuck, who donned the Nittany Lion suit from 2000 to 2002, shares more of his most memorable moments as the University mascot. He discusses how he...
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PawCast Episode 2: Life as the Nittany Lion (Part 1 of 2)
In the second episode of PawCast, get a glimpse into what it's like to be our famed Nittany Lion mascot. We chat with Chuck Kimble, a Penn State alum who proudly represented our University as the Nittany Lion for two years. Chuck discusses how to stay cool and comfortable in the Lion suit, how he...
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PawCast Episode 1: Nittany Lion Lore
In the very first PawCast episode, you can learn entertaining and little-known facts about one of the University's most recognized symbols. Tune in to hear about all things Nittany Lion -- from the Lion Shrine to the original Nittany Lion -- as we chat with author and Penn State librarian Steven...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Why do we have a Lion Shrine? What is THON? Join us for 20-30 minutes each month as we dig deeper into Penn State — our history, traditions, and culture. Every episode, we interview a special guest, share important updates and news for World Campus students, and offer tips for academic success. You can also test your Penn State knowledge by playing “Guess the Penn State Sound.”
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World Campus Advising and Learner Success
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Why do we have a Lion Shrine? What is THON? Join us for 20-30 minutes each month as we dig deeper into Penn State — our history, traditions, and culture. Every episode, we interview a special guest, share important updates and news for World Campus students, and offer tips for academic success. You...
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